Andy Schmalz is an osteopathic manual practitioner and certified athletic therapist. He began his education at the University of Western Ontario completing a BA in Kinesiology, graduating in 2001. He then completed a diploma in Sports Medicine at Sheridan College in 2004, earning the Michelle Kukta Memorial Scholarship due to his strong dedication to academics, family and friends. Lastly in the fall of 2016 Andy successfully defended his thesis at the Canadian college of Osteopathy to complete his DO(MP) credential and was awarded the Louisa Burns Award for the strength of his thesis and it’s contribution to basic research in the field of Osteopathy.
Andy has been in clinical practice since 2004 and has earned a reputation as a compassionate and skilled therapist. He also lectured full time at McMaster University from 2007-2014, strengthening his communication and lecturing skills and winning a McMaster Student Union “Excellence in Teaching” award. A lifelong learner, Andy combines his formal education with his life experiences in his rehabilitation approach. He synthesizes concepts in energy medicine, nutrition, and environmental influences with traditional therapeutic concepts to provide a thorough rehabilitation to fit each person’s unique needs.
